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Don’t miss any of the details of Westminster Abbey with this hassle-free, professionally-guided group tour. You learn more about the history of the abbey than you would on a self-guided tour, plus have the option to ask your guide questions. This tour also includes refreshments in the Cellarium Cafe & Terrace, which isn’t part of most tours.

See London from the streets, water, and sky with this multi-attraction package that lets you explore at your own pace. See the city's sights without overspending on cab fare with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 24- or 48- hours. Enjoy an aerial view of the city aboard the London Eye giant observation wheel, and pass by Parliament and Big Ben on a Thames River boat ride.

This walking tour of Edinburgh is a great choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings of the city and learn more about its history. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll be able to stop looking at a map and focus on enjoying the sites around you. Your guide will teach you about secret places locals love, as well as the Old Town’s most famous sites. Highlights include St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Castle, and much more.

Don't have long in London? See the city’s top sights in the space of a single bus tour—and enjoy a different perspective on the British capital when you explore after dark. Climb aboard your open-top bus to discover landmarks from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s live commentary (depending on the route) or an audio guide, available in several languages.

London’s iconic landmarks are even more meaningful when you understand their history—but long lines and confusing routes can slow you down. On this guided tour, explore Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben with guided commentary that brings centuries of royal and political drama to life. Upgrade for skip-the-line entry and a fully guided visit inside Westminster Abbey, or choose the exterior tour with optional self-guided access to the Sunday organ recital.

Tick off London's top landmarks in just a few hours on this guided walking tour around the landmark-packed Westminster area. Admire icons including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace from the outside; then, save time with skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of Westminster Abbey. Along the way, your Blue Badge guide provides engaging commentary that goes beyond the typical guidebook, including facts about Britain’s long history.

Visit key landmarks of Belfast’s history on a private black taxi tour, with stops at murals, the Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden, the Peace Wall, and a notorious jail. Round-trip transport from your hotel makes it easy to fit this private tour into a busy schedule, with a local guide to bring the places you see to life.

Experience the magic of the world’s most famous wizard—and discover insider sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone—on this Harry Potter–themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Alongside your Potter-mad guide, stroll the city's winding streets, and spot the mysterious alleys and atmospheric landmarks that inspired the wizarding world.

London’s British Museum is home to millions of precious artifacts—but its size can make it hard to navigate alone. Make sure you see the best of its collections on this small-group or private tour of the iconic cultural institution. Follow your guide straight to a curated selection of cultural and artistic works that represent the diversity of the museum’s collection, from samurai armor to the Rosetta Stone.

Discover the beauty of London at night during the festive period with a Christmas Lights Bus Tour. Escape the chaos of the bustling streets and admire the illuminating displays that cover the streets of the vibrant capital from an open-top bus. See iconic landmarks, streets, and shop windows sparkle in festive glory as tinsel, Christmas trees, and twinkling lights decorate the city.

Explore Edinburgh’s spookiest closes and strangest places and learn about the Old Town’s history while hearing tales of accused witches and warlocks. This walking tour takes you to some of Edinburgh's lesser-known haunted locations, letting you avoid crowds and discover a darker, mysterious side of the city.

Visit some of England’s top destinations outside London on a day trip to the Cotswolds, as well as the university city of Oxford. Led by your guide, admire the English charm and rolling hills of the Cotswolds as you explore the villages of Burford and Bourton-On-The-Water. Then, when you reach Oxford, visit sights like Christchurch College, the Ashmolean Museum, and the Bridge of Sighs. This tour takes care of all transport and ticket logistics, so you don't have to.

Embark on a captivating journey to Soho’s most interesting pubs, and find out which famous musicians, artists, playwrights, and actors have visited them. Explore venues where icons like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones made their mark, and even where Mozart lived. Hear tales of Karl Marx's visits, Marilyn Monroe, and even the royal family as you immerse yourself in Soho's vibrant atmosphere.

Uncover a different side of Edinburgh and learn about its dark past with this guided walking ghost tour. Uncover the mysteries, legends, murders, and dark stories over the centuries, including stories about corpses, serial killers, witches, fairies, as you walk along the Royal Mile, with stops at the Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.

Discover an icon of London when you explore the UNESCO-listed Tower of London on this comprehensive tour. Notice details you'd miss on your own with a guide, and unlike many tours, you'll also get the chance to meet a Beefeater. Customize the experience with optional upgrades, including a cruise along the Thames to enhance your visit.

When you’re in London, check off the capital’s royal landmarks with this top-rated walking tour. Enjoy a skip-the-line visit inside Westminster Abbey, and hear tales of the royal weddings, funerals, and coronations that it’s hosted. Then, pass by Downing Street and St. James’s Park. The tour finishes outside Buckingham Palace or Horse Guard’s Parade, in time to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Discover the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway on a full-day trip from Belfast. Accompanied by a guide, travel by luxury coach through Northern Ireland’s spectacular countryside. Then arrive at the Giant’s Causeway and discover its natural beauty, as well as the Carrickfergus Castle, the Dark Hedges, and the Caves of Cushendun.

The British Museum in London houses more than eight million artifacts, making it difficult to find the top attractions on your own. This small-group or private tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Rosetta Stone, and more, as you uncover their significance and history.

Visit two of England’s most popular historical sights in just one day on this hassle-free coach trip from London—with someone else taking care of the travel and logistics. Spend the morning discovering the UNESCO-listed city of Bath. In the afternoon, travel to the stone circle of Stonehenge and unravel the facts and myths about the prehistoric enigma.

No visit to London would be complete without experiencing quintessential traditions such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Your guide takes you to a prime vantage point—difficult to find on your own—to observe the King's iconic foot guards, clad in red uniforms and bearskin hats, and watch the Household Cavalry put on an impressive display.

If you only have one day to journey into the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh, don't waste time or effort navigating public transport or renting a car. This guided tour takes you from the capital to the "bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond, the village of Luss and some of the country's finest castles and glens.

A trip to the capital of Scotland isn't complete without a tour of Edinburgh Castle. Follow your guide through the grounds and hear tales of the castle's royal residents—including Mary Queen of Scots—and learn more about the rich history of the building. After your tour ends, there's plenty of free time explore the castle's interior and the rest of the grounds, which includes three museums, two prisons, a canine cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the National Monument to the fallen of Scotland, the Great Hall, and a Royal Palace.

Edinburgh’s dark and desultory past means its streets are haunted by restless souls and wandering specters. This ghost tour—perfect for those fascinated by the supernatural—takes you to two of Edinburgh’s most haunted locations. Under the cloak of darkness, descend to the Blair Street vaults to explore a shadow-shrouded underground world. Visit Canongate Kirkyard, the final resting place of famous characters, and listen to gruesome tales of torture, cannibalism, and murder.

Avoid tickets selling out and guarantee your glimpse into the lives of the royal family by prebooking your ticket to the State Apartments of Buckingham Palace, which are only open for two months per year. In addition to entry, you also get a walking tour of royal London monuments such as St. James’s Park and The Mall.